2021 Ford Ecosport facelift spotted ahead of launch. Ford Ecosport is the best-selling car by the brand, so they constantly give updates to the car. There have been multiple updates in the past years and even the recent EcoSport SE which was the most affordable trim level launched a few months ago. There is going to be another new 2021 Facelift which has been spotted and it could be launched very soon.
As for what we know till now about this new 2021 EcoSport Facelift, we expect it to boast a larger grille at the front, and that would be flanked by the newer LED headlights. New LED DRLs are confirmed to be placed on the bumper in a triangular shape which will also double up as turn indicators.
Moving to the insides, while there have been no spied shots for it there have been multiple rumours according to which there could be a new textured dashboard, that could be more on the lighter side. Other than that, we don’t expect much to be changed from the current model.
In the end, we have the powertrain, which could have some more improvements. This could actually continue to come with 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options while the speculated 1.2-litre mStallion petrol engine from Mahindra won’t be used as Ford and Mahindra JV was called off in 2020.
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New Range Rover Evoque introduced for Rs. 64.12 Lakh in India. More about the variants, the new Evoque would be available in R-Dynamic SE trim on Ingenium 2.0 l petrol and the S trim on 2.0 I diesel powertrain. The 2.0 l petrol engine delivers a power of 184 kW and 365 Nm of torque and the 2.0 l diesel engine delivers a power of 150 kW and 430 Nm of torque. While for the pricing, the Range Rover Evoque starts at ₹ 64.12 Lakh. Customers can book the new Range Rover Evoque online by visiting www.findmeasuv.in.
Commenting on the launch Rohit Suri, President & Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India, said, “Range Rover Evoque has always turned heads with its unique, modernistic and smart design. With the introduction of new interior colourways and latest Land Rover technologies, the new Evoque’s style quotient is even more enhanced and the new Ingenium powertrains make it more powerful and efficient.”
As for the car itself now, the new Range Rover Evoque combines renowned Range Rover luxury with sophisticated design details and a refined interior with state-of-the-art technology. It comes with the next-generation four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine alongside the 2.0 I Ingenium petrol engine, which offers exceptional efficiency, power and on-road performance.
There are new features like 3D Surround Camera Cabin, Air Ionisation with PM2.5 filter and Wireless Device Charging with Phone Signal Booster have been introduced too. According to the maker, Land Rover’s most advanced infotainment system, which is called Pivi Pro, is now available on Range Rover Evoque. There is a new dual-tone interior colourway called Deep Garnet / Ebony that has been introduced in Range Rover Evoque.
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Kia’s fifth-generation Sportage makes its global debut. This new Sportage gets its past success of the Sportage is deeply rooted in a mindset of constant reinvention. According to the brand, it is developed on a new architecture, and it combines a driver-centric design with a state-of-the-art premium interior featuring a swooping integrated curved display that houses the very latest advancements in connectivity tech.
“Our new Sportage is a true inspiration for the SUV category in every sense,” said Artur Martins, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Brand and Customer Experience Division at Kia Corporation. “Be it the forward-thinking design, stellar interior, next-generation tech, efficient and responsive powertrains, the highest levels in safety systems or the very latest engineering breakthroughs that guarantee a responsive and optimal drive – the all-new Sportage is the ultimate urban SUV.”
As for the exterior of the all-new Sportage, it establishes new design boundaries and dramatically sets the tone for the next generation family. There are new Tense and crisp lines ripple along the refined body, amplifying dramatic styling tensions. At the same time, clean but muscular surfaces join forces with intricate graphics to give the SUV a dynamic and assertive road presence.
Moving to the interior of the Sportage at the centre of the Sportage, there is a modern cabin that sits a beautifully sculpted integrated curved display with a slim touchscreen pad and finely detailed air vents. There is a new high-tech 12-inch touchscreen and an advanced integrated controller that act as the nerve centre for driver and passenger connectivity, functionality and usability needs. Both systems have been created to be easy-to-use, highly intuitive and soft to touch. The 12-inch instrument cluster is equipped with the latest-generation full thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal display for incredibly precise and clear graphics. A smartphone charging bay is also offered for high-speed wireless charging. It also gets in-car surround sound is delivered to the occupants of the all-new Sportage via an industry-leading speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system.
While for the powertrain, it gets a high-tech 1.6-litre TGDI which will be generating 180PS and 27.0kgf.m torque. The four-cylinder unit realizes enhanced fuel efficiency through a new and optimized combustion process. There is also a new and highly efficient R2.0-liter diesel engine featuring an advanced variable geometry turbocharger that helps it to develop 186PS and 42. 5kgf.m torque.
While the 1.6-litre TGDI engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (7DCT), and 6-speed manual transmission is also available. The new R2.0-liter diesel engine comes with an extensively re-engineered 8-speed automatic transmission. This range will also feature hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
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Ola Electric Scooter to launch this month, to go against Ather and others. According to some reports, the maker has already signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government in December 2020 which is worth Rs 2,400 crore and this is for the new and upcoming EV manufacturing plant.
The Group Chairman & CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal of Ola has also given some insights regarding the same recently revealed and he has revealed that this is going to be Ola’s first electric scooter and even so that this Electric Scooter is in its final production form too. This new Electric scooter would be an eco-friendly option which we expect to be officially launched in a couple of weeks.
As for what this scooter would offer, we already know that this would be based on Etergo Appscooter and also it would end up borrowing a lot of the design elements from it. There have been multiple reports too that suggest that it has been spotted testing on multiple places in the past few months and Ola claims that it will offer class-leading speed, performance and range. However, we would have to wait for the official release as Ola hasn’t given out many details till now. Even the pricing can be very aggressive as there have been multiple Electric Scooters now so Ola would price this very well to compete in the market.
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New 2021 MahindraBolero Neo SUV to launch soon. This new Bolero Neo SUV would be an addition to the Bolero Line of SUVs, which we expect to see a market launch soon. While we are not completely sure about this but we expect it to be based on the TUV300.
As for the car itself, starting off with the design of the car, there have been multiple leaks that tell us that the Bolero Neo with an altered front end, with slightly re-profiled headlights, an updated grille, a new front bumper, and even LED DRLs. We also expect it to receive some classic Bolero design cues such as the clamshell bonnet, squared-off, and marginally flared wheel arches, and a thick trim piece.
As for the powertrain, the new Bolero Neo could feature the same 1.5-liter, three-cylinder diesel engine as we saw in the TUV300, but with the upgraded BS6 norms. The engine can develop 100hp and 240Nm, with the gearbox option being a 5-speed manual. According to some leaks, we came to know that the Bolero Neo would also get the fuel-saving, engine start-stop feature too. For the expected pricing now, the Bolero Neo could be starting at the price of Rs 9 and can go up to 12 lakhs.
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We recently tested the BMW X4 30i M in Delhi. Here are some exclusive photos of the interior and exterior of BMW X4 M for you folks. We also shot some portrait shots for you to use as wallpapers on your smartphone.
The New X4 creates a sporty as well as a self-assured impression overall. A special thanks to its Adaptive suspension, especially low centre of gravity, and solid sports steering, it masters every task with maximum precision, consistent stability, and distinctive handling.
BMW X4 M – Exterior
BMW X4 has inserts present in the front centre air inlet along with a hexagonal embossing testify to the X DNA. The kidney grille slats are clearly finished in high-gloss black along with the front surfaces of the slats and the side skirts finished in Frozen Grey. Looking at the rear, the underbody protection in Frozen Grey matt magnifies the beauty of the appearance.
Hosting its coupe-like roofline, compelling colour choices and athletic curves, this Sports Activity Coupe pulls every inch of attention it commands. The Muscular and flared wheel housings glorify the character of this beauty that seeks routes off the beaten path. The double kidney grille transmits a distinctive message in addition to an extra forward-thrusting predominance in the all-new BMW X4. And the graceful, coupe-like roofline houses a large Panoramic glass roof, providing passengers with a view like no other.
BMW X4 M – Interior
The full-colour BMW Head-Up Display present in the all New BMW X4 projects all necessary information of the journey directly to the driver’s field of vision so that it doesn’t distract the driver’s attention. The M leather steering wheel with chrome-plated features, the sports seats in leather ‘Vernasca’, and the exclusive Dark Aluminium Rhombicle decor all together create an atmosphere vibe of motor racing. The Multifunctional instrument cluster with Black Panel technology and a screen diagonal of 12.3″ provides a highly impressive visualization of the driving experience.
There are three different modes in the instrument cluster namely ECO PRO, COMFORT and SPORT. The Navigation System Professional includes a 10.25” LCD colour display infotainment screen with a Radio BMW Professional paired with a DVD drive which comes with 20 GB and above memory and is operated intuitively by the Touch Display or the iDrive Touch Controller. The all-new X4 is equipped with the amazing Harman Kardon Surround System for that perfect listening pleasure along with Sixteen active speakers with a total of 600-watt music produced in brilliant quality. BMW Gesture Control in the All New X4 gives you the leverage of performing certain functions just by means of defined hand movements.
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Canada has announced a Ban on Internal Combustion Engines. Along with that, they are also banning light-duty trucks by 2035 as part of their efforts to fight climate change. As the country joins a growing list of banning the fuel-guzzling vehicles, with Britain saying it will ban Internal Combustion Engines in vehicles by 2030, and Norway which is another country with extremely cold winters has also announced it will do the same as early as 2025.
While this is good news, we also have to see that in the cold weather the Battery on the Electric Vehicles isn’t great as the range of electric vehicles can go down by up to 40 per cent in Cold. Furthermore, at 20 degrees the average EV range fell by 12 per cent when the car’s heater was not turned on. However, by turning the heater on while driving, that range dropped by a massive 41 per cent. This could be because EVs use energy to heat the battery coolant to prevent it from freezing in cold weather, and even while heating the passenger cabin.
According to some reports, EVs would need to generate that heat elsewhere in cold temperatures, which is typically by using the battery thermal management system. Also, when an EV battery was charged at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), a DC fast charger could get a battery to an 80 per cent charge in 30 minutes. While at 32 degrees the battery’s charge was 36 per cent lower after the same period.
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New Renault4ever EV confirmed to be in development. The maker has confirmed that it will revive the 4 monikers for a new retro-themed “timeless classic” electric car and it would be called by the name of 4ever.
While we don’t have a lot of information about this new 4ever by Renault, the brand has revealed some information. It is said that the new 4ever would use the same CMF-BEV small-car platform as the 5 and is likely to be a similar size. But the 5 is conceived as a sporty hatch, the 4ever is likely to take the form of a compact crossover. Both, the 5 and 4ever, are set to benefit from a new battery and electric motor technology being developed by the Renault Group. The maker claims that this new technology on the CMF-BEV platform will enable it to reduce the cost of the 5 by 33 per cent, which is actually when it is compared to the similarly-sized Renault Zoe.
As for the battery, we don’t have much info either but to give you a rough idea we have mentioned it too. Both the Renault 5 and MeganE will be produced along with the 4ever. Renault has also agreed to a partnership with Envision AESC to build a battery factory in Douai, which will open in 2024 with an annual output of 9GWh and a plan to expand to 24GWh by 2030.
Additionally, Renault would also be working with the French start-up Verkor to develop a new high-performance battery for larger models. Now that would be built in a separate new plant that will open with 10GWh capacity and have the potential to increase that to 20GWh by 2030. Upon further investigation, we found that the batteries used in Renault vehicles will be standardised around nickel, manganese and cobalt (NMW) chemistry.
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2021 Renault 5 Prototype EV hatchback revealed. The production version of the 5 Prototype is expected to be introduced in international markets in 2024.
As for the car itself, it takes styling and design cues from the Clio’s predecessor that Renault produced from 1972 to 1996. It has introduced 14 new models – including seven fully electric vehicles – that the French brand will launch by 2025. It will also be joined by a new version of the Renault 4 hatchback, called the 4ever.
While for the design aspects, it features numerous references to various versions of the original 5, including the cult classic Supercinq and R5 Turbo versions, albeit given a modern EV twist. The front headlights are modelled on the original design. The concept features wider rear-wheel arches and a red stripe livery that nods to the R5 Turbo hot hatch.
As for the technical details, it would use new powertrain technology and nickel, manganese and cobalt-based (NCM) batteries, which according to the claims, will help dramatically reduce the cost per kWh by 2030. Renault has also added the 5 range of around 400km. This is all the current information we have about this new car by Renault, as the brand hasn’t given out any more information regarding the car.
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Lamborghini Huracan STO to launch on July 15 in India. It is said to be a road-homologated version of Lamborghini’s Huracan race cars, while the STO or Super Trofeo Omologata is the most track-focused of all the Huracan models currently on sale.
While for what we could expect with this car, we expect it to get a number of upgrades in line with the carmaker’s race bred Huracan Super Trofeo Evo and successful GT3 racing models aimed at not only improving downforce but optimising engine cooling as well.
The race vehicle determined styling signals incorporate a one-piece front bumper and hood area, vents in the hood, another front splitter, NACA air admissions, an airscoop and diverter configuration sitting on the motor cover, a movable spoiler, magnesium wheels, another back diffuser, just as an upgraded underbody. In light of a legitimate concern for weight saving, Lamborghini says 75% of the vehicle’s body boards are produced using carbon fiber. The weight saving estimates convey into the lodge too, with broad utilization of carbon, including carbon-upheld sports seats, carbon entryway boards with lightweight entryway hooks, and even carbon-weaved floor mats instead of rugs. The maker claims that the Huracan STO is 43kg lighter than the now-ceased Huracan Performante and creates 53% more downforce.
While for the powertrain, the engine develops 30hp more than the RWD coupe and 15Nm more torque, at 640hp and 565Nm, respectively. It features dual-clutch automatic gearbox and the maker claims a 0-100kph time of 3.0sec – 0.3sec quicker than the RWD coupe.
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